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Papers of Ivy Shilling, 1904-1930 [manuscript]
Bib ID 2167521
Format ManuscriptManuscript
Author Shilling, Ivy, 1890-1972
Access Conditions Available for reference. Not for loan. 
Description 1904-1930. 
10 cm. + folio items. 
Summary

Press cuttings, a scrap book, an autograph book and photographs documenting Ivy Shilling's career as a dancer, 1904-1930. Also included is a fan, depicted in one of the photographs.

Biography/History Ivy Shilling was one of the most popular Australian dancers of the 1920s. She spent six years gaining experience in London before returning to Australia to perform in many successful stage productions. She married surgeon John Ryan and did not continue her dancing career after her marriage, ca. 1930.  Ivy Shilling's name on the birth certificate was spelled 'Schilling'. It is believed the 'c' was dropped while Ivy was working in London during the Great War. 
Notes

Manuscript reference no. : MS 6410.

Subjects Shilling, Ivy, - 1890-1972 - Archives.  |  J. C. Williamson (Firm).  |  Dancers - Australia - Archives.  |  Theater - Australia.
Occupation Dancers

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